eskielover, I know this only too well. My own work pattern is to reach a breaking point, move on, and start the cycle of growing anxiety over again and so on. In 2011 I reached the pinnacle of distress from work and quit altogether. I managed until now to not work. Most of that time I had a psychiatrist who didn't seem to understand not having any options and hence the difference between forcing oneself to do something and doing it because you are apparently coping.

I have returned to work as mentioned and it is not going well. my psychiatrist and therapist are both taking the opinion this is a huge win in my recovery. NOPE! I see it as a step backward.